New S-Class will receive a nine-speed transmission

The next-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class flagship may be available with an automatic nine-speed transmission, according to reports. The trend is for more fuel efficiency but it’s likely that there will be a nine speed in the S-Class. The range-topping S-Class always makes use of Mercedes’ most advanced technology
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commander104 - 6/4/2012 12:46:00 PM

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Has anyone ever considered that they're all using a CVT and just increase the gear numbers for marketing purposes every couple yrs?

Designer1 - 6/4/2012 2:19:36 PM

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I think this number of gear game is getting childish. 7 speeds are more than enough! But, let's see how the German fan boys will start praising this when they didn't stop talking bad about Lexus with it's 8 speed transmission.

Deutschland - 6/5/2012 11:08:29 AM

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Swing and a miss....I don't think it is necessary and Lexus still blows

LexSucks - 6/4/2012 7:07:12 PM

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9 Speeds? probably save fuel but that thing is going to shift pretty much every time you press and depress the throttle.

pepito66 - 6/4/2012 7:13:24 PM

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This is completely true and I don't want to think about the price when this thing break down.

I95SPEEDINGTICKETS - 6/4/2012 8:06:21 PM

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9 Speed ?

Thats it ??

My lil cuz has 21 gears in his Mountain Bike.

Chevalier - 6/4/2012 8:38:16 PM

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I would love to read your comments if that 9 speeds was came from lEXUS!!!

F1_Driver - 6/4/2012 9:04:21 PM

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With this many gears, why not go the CVT route?

Vroooom - 6/5/2012 8:39:03 AM

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My new Chrysler 300 has an 8 speed, and it is amazing the power and MPG this beast gets. Best transmission I have ever had, smooth, and great response. Would love to drive a S class with a 9 speed.

1CarSmart1 - 6/5/2012 9:48:49 AM

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Someone here bought a new chrysler? Joke posting! lol

iamdabest1 - 6/6/2012 8:02:18 AM

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i had the lexus is-f for a year and HATED the 8 speed transmission ! that thing was always looking for the right gear, just annoying.. ( i was getting 25mpg on the highway with cc set at 75mph)

i enjoy my m3 with 7speed dct more and believe it or not, i actually liked the 6speed SMG on the e46 more than both the 7 and 8 speed transmissions.. maybe im weird but i just liked the quick violent shifts, too many gears = constant annoying shifting